File consists of a DVD including Allan White's "Our Memories: Downtown Port Hope" Oral History Project interview; and a paper copy of the interview transcript, 2013. The interview was edited and uploaded to YouTube with the following description: "Join the Port Hope Archives as we speak to local resident Allan White about his time owning Giffen's Hardware and other downtown memories."
Port Hope ArchivesFile consists of two (2) documents related to the Alma of the Sons of the Temperance of Canada West, Division #186, Township of Hope, 1867 and 1873. Each document includes a Form of Notice, Form of Resolution and Form of Decision. Names on the documents include: Richard Boney, John Westlick, Arthur Cleyhom?, J. A. Grimison, Paul Upton Oke, John Oke, James B. McMachon, Edward Brockenshire, Thomas Westlick, William H. Giddy, John W. Peacock, Thomas Wade, Jesse Wood, John Grimison, William Greenaway, William Found, Thomas Grimison and Frank Northcott.
East Durham County Land Registry OfficeFile consists of documents related to the American Wind Symphony Orchestra event held during Port Hope Sesquicentennial celebrations, 1984. It includes: Posters; Correspondence; Meeting Agendas; Itineraries; Media Coverage.
Port Hope Sesquicentennial Planning CommitteeFile consists of draft manuscripts and a photocopied newspaper article on the topic.
File consists of three (3) miscellaneous local history documents collected by B. Loucks. It includes: (1) History of the Bluestone, program for the unveiling ceremony of the historic plaque, 17 Aug 1963; (2) Poem from Port Hope Evening Guide about Col. Arthur T.H. Williams. "In Honour of the Hero of Batoche," 1885; (3) Story of Major John W. Foote, V. C., produced by the Durham Riding, Progressive Conservative Association, 1948.
Loucks, BarbaraFile consists of details and correspondence regarding the bicycle race with the Bloor Cycle Racing Team. Papers are related to the Port Hope Cycling Grande Prix and the Molson Port Hope Grande Prix both held on 11 Aug 1984.
Port Hope Sesquicentennial Planning CommitteeFile consists of papers relating to the creation of the bronze bust of William Furby, 1984. The bust was at the Port Hope Public Library until 2007 when it was moved to Furby House Books on Walton Street.
Port Hope Sesquicentennial Planning CommitteeFile consists of two (2) copies of "A Community Service of Thanksgiving to Almighty God V-J Day" at the Cenotaph Central Park, Port Hope. Both feature "1945" written on front.
File consists of correspondence between Tom Long and W. Arnott Craick, author of "Little Tales of Old Port Hope" from 1964-1966. During this time Peter Schulz of the Port Hope Guide wished to reprint the book. Correspondence concerns the reprinting, receiving permission for reprinting and photograph sources.
Long, Norman ThomasFile consists of a DVD including David Doherty's "Our Memories: Downtown Port Hope" Oral History Project interview; and a paper copy of the interview transcript, 2013. The interview was edited and uploaded to YouTube with the following description: "Join the Port Hope Archives as we speak to [former] PHA Board Member/Secretary, Dave Doherty, about local businesses and other downtown memories" and the Beaver Athletic Association.
Port Hope ArchivesFile consists of a DVD including [former Municipality of Port Hope Councillor] David Turck's "Our Memories: Downtown Port Hope" Oral History Project interview; and a paper copy of the interview transcript, 2013. The interview was edited and uploaded to YouTube with the following description: "In this video we interview Port Hope resident David Turck. He recalls his memories of living downtown and working in his father's restaurant for the "Our Memories: Downtown Port Hope" Oral History Project."
Port Hope ArchivesFile consists of one (1) document registered at the registry office for the Port Hope Mechanics Institute. The document outlines the purpose of the Institute and it's chartered members. The members each paid $5.00 and signed their names as members. Some of the legible signatures include: David Smart, H. G. Taylor, J. Galbraith, W. Quay, J. B. Trayes, Duncan Chisholm. Trustees listed on the document: G. A. Stewart., W. Craig, H. M. Rose, F. E. Gandrie, L. Ross, M.P.; W. McKechum, P. T. Killaway, A Preston, ?, R. Nichols, H. G. Taylor, D. Smart.
East Durham County Land Registry OfficeFile consists of a DVD including Allan White's "Our Memories: Downtown Port Hope" Oral History Project interview; and a paper copy of the interview transcript, 2013. The interview was edited and uploaded to YouTube with the following description: "Join the Port Hope Archives as we speak to Donna Wootton about local businesses, New Service Cleaners, the 1980 Port Hope flood, and her father, professional Lacrosse player, Lloyd "Moon" Wootton."
Port Hope ArchivesFile consists of an essay written by H. R. S. Ryan on the 100th anniversary of the Baldwin Act. The essay was published in "Ontario History" in 1950 under the title "Echoes from the Minute books: Notes on the proceedings of the Board of police of Port Hope, 1834-1849" pages 184-204. The essay details early history of the town and its residents. Footnotes are given to document sources. It also includes the original transcript of the essay by H. R. S. Ryan.
File consists of a DVD including Evelyn Conn's "Our Memories: Downtown Port Hope" Oral History Project interview; and a paper copy of the interview transcript, 2013. The interview was edited and uploaded to YouTube with the following description: "Join the Port Hope Archives as we interview Port Hope resident Evelyn Conn. Evelyn recalls various stories of historic downtown Port Hope, Ontario for the "Our Memories: Downtown Port Hope" Oral History Project."
Port Hope ArchivesFile consists of correspondence between Sesquicentennial Committee members and the Town of Port Hope regarding the Port Hope Festival of Flowers, 1983-1984.
Port Hope Sesquicentennial Planning CommitteeFile consists of various promotional material and papers related to Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny, 1984. It includes: Letter to "Ganny" participants; Rules for Float your Fanny Down the Ganny; Poster.
Port Hope Sesquicentennial Planning CommitteeFile consists of documents related to the planning of the Founder's Ball, 1984. It includes: Dance Cards; Invitations; Tickets; Budget Forms; Correspondence; Media Coverage.
Port Hope Sesquicentennial Planning CommitteeFile consists of newspaper articles concerning Founder's Day, 1984. It includes: "Founder's Day" Port Hope Evening Guide, 6 Mar 1984; and The Independent, 7 Mar 1984.
Port Hope Sesquicentennial Planning CommitteeFile consists of a DVD including Glen Cotter's "Our Memories: Downtown Port Hope" Oral History Project interview; and a paper copy of the interview transcript, 2013. The interview was edited and uploaded to YouTube with the following description: "Join the Port Hope Archives and Glen Cotter as we take a tour through old Port Hope, Ontario. Glen expertly recounts all the merchants and buildings through the downtown core, during the 1930s-1940s-1950s in this great historic video!"
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